“Falscher Hase” or in German False Hare, refers to a meatloaf with boiled eggs placed inside. Depending on the regional origin, the minced meat mass might be seasoned differently.
The ingredients can include for example, onions, bacon cubes or Mediterranean spices such as rosemary, and garlic. Tip: If you like Greek food, you can also try my recipe using sheep’s cheese instead of eggs.
Different Variations:
Often, even with my recipe, the German meatloaf is stuffed. To do this, form a loaf out of the dough and make a groove lengthwise – put the filling in there. For example, this can consist of mushrooms or other vegetables, or simply whole carrots or hard-boiled eggs placed in the groove and then covered with minced meat. The hard-boiled eggs are not only a good addition to the taste, but are also have an interesting look. The finished dish is served customarily with potatoes
Gravy is optional: You can get the basis for a tasty gravy if you add vegetables to the pan when baking the meatloaf. For example, onions can be added to the baking pan and a mixture of coarsely diced carrots, celery, parsley roots and leeks is sprinkled around the roast. You can also lay the minced meat loaf on top, add some broth or water. After cooking, the gravy can be processed into a sauce with vegetables.
“Falscher Hase” German Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef ground and/or pork ground mixed
- Optional: 2 stale hard rolls soaked in some hot milk, and then squeezed.
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Pepper
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 egg
- Juice of a half Lemon (incl. zest)
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- Fresh parsley
- 2 boiled eggs (8 min. egg)
- Gravy:
- 2 carrots
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 cup broth or water
- Flour and cornstarch for thickening
- Dash of salt, pepper, red wine and Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the minced meat by mixing all the ingredients except the boiled eggs.
- Make 2 lengthy grooves into the spiced minced meat and carefully place eggs inside, close the top.
- If using Instant pot, pray a baking pan (pound cake pan) and place meat loaf inside.
- Bake in oven at 350 F for 40 to 45 min.
- If you have an Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi, cook on high pressure for 15 min, then broil for another 10 min.
- Internal temperature of the cooked meatloaf should be at least 165 F.
- Gravy is optional and can be prepared by cooking the meatloaf with diced root vegetables like carrots and celery, add some broth or water.
- Process the gravy when finished cooking, add more broth and thicken with flour and cornstarch.
- Season gravy with salt, pepper and Red wine, Worcestershire sauce
Notes
Serve with boiled potatoes, gravy is optional
